Ah, Venezia

by Kay

A few photos taken in Venice in late October 2005. It was a bit foggy most of the time we were there but not too cold. Despite the fog it was still a lovely city, a must-see of Europe.

a gondola!
One of the many canals of Venice complete with a Gondola.

across the water
It was much foggier than this most of the time we were there and the city was...

ah Venezia
A classic shot.

Albergo Antico Capon
Ate at this restaurant and also stayed in this hostel - both were very good.

crazy head statue
We stumbled upon these while walking through the city one day. Just placed in...

Basilica di San Marco
The famous Basilica in the main town square - absolutely covered in amazing...

buildings emerge from the mist
View across the Grand Canal from Piazza San Marco as the mist is lifting one...

Campo Santa Margherita
The lovely square where our hostel was located on a brilliantly sunny morning...

canals of Venice

Grand Canal
Taken from a Gondola! It's only 50 cents to cross the Grand Canal in a...

me in Venice wow!
Grand Canal in the background

Piazetta San Marco
The ducal palace is on the right, and ahead is the Basilica

Santa Maria della Salute
Large church across the Grand Canal from Piazza San Marco (roughly).

super tacky i mean romantic gondolas
wow. loveboats.

the sun is coming out!
Little piazzette off the side of the larger Piazza San Marco.

Torre dell'Orlogio
Big tower in Piazza San Marco, seen from top of Basilica di San Marco.

way too many pigeons
Somehow the idea of being covered in pigeons pecking you for breadcrumbs you...

article published 11/16/2005

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